Betsukai, Hokkaido
| Betsukai 別海町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location of Betsukai in Hokkaido (Nemuro Subprefecture) | |
  Betsukai Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 43°24′N 145°7′E / 43.400°N 145.117°ECoordinates: 43°24′N 145°7′E / 43.400°N 145.117°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Nemuro Subprefecture) |
| District | Notsuke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,320.15 km2 (509.71 sq mi) |
| Population (March 31, 2008) | |
| • Total | 16,335 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (32/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Official website |
Street sign in Betsukai
Betsukai (別海町 Betsukai-chō) is a town located in Notsuke District, Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of March 31, 2008 it has an estimated population of 16,335 and an area of 1,320.15 km² (second largest in Hokkaido). The town is primarily agricultural, with numerous dairy farms. It comprises a part of the agricultural region referred to as "Milk Land Hokkaido."
History
- 1923 - 6 villages combine, forming the village of Betsukai.
- 1971 - Betsukai Village becomes Betsukai Town.
External links
Media related to Betsukai, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (Japanese)